Ultrasound is a medical imaging test that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce real-time images of organs, tissues, and blood flow inside the body. It does not use radiation and is safe, painless, and widely used in clinical diagnosis.
Lab Assurances
Ultrasound is used to examine many body areas, including:
- Abdomen (liver, gallbladder, kidneys, pancreas)
- Pelvis (uterus, ovaries, prostate)
- Pregnancy and fetal development
- Thyroid gland
- Blood vessels (Doppler ultrasound for circulation)
- Soft tissues and lumps
It helps detect stones, cysts, tumors, inflammation, and blood flow abnormalities.